College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier
Rachel Wagner

Rachel Wagner, Photographer

Content by Rachel Wagner
A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

Two students from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sing a duet.

Two students from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sing a duet.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary performs a solo.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary performs a solo.

Students from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary play on the violin.

Students from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary play on the violin.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

A student from Mariachi los Pumas de Jovita Idár Elementary sings a solo.

Latinos Unidos Vice President Daniela Ramirez speaks during the opening ceremony.

Latinos Unidos Vice President Daniela Ramirez speaks during the opening ceremony.

Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa, manager of the Intercultural and Latino Students Initiative, speaks during the opening ceremony.

Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa, manager of the Intercultural and Latino Students Initiative, speaks during the opening ceremony.

David Swope, the manager for Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks during the opening ceremony.

David Swope, the manager for Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks during the opening ceremony.

President Brian Caputo speaks at the Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony.

President Brian Caputo speaks at the Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony.

Three members of Mariachi Monumental de México perform on the guitar.

Three members of Mariachi Monumental de México perform on the guitar.

A member of Mariachi Monumental de México performs a solo on trumpet.

A member of Mariachi Monumental de México performs a solo on trumpet.

Audience members clap and celebrate after Mariachi Monumental de México musical performances.

Audience members clap and celebrate after Mariachi Monumental de México musical performances.

COD women’s volleyball team hug after scoring a point.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Volley Claim Victory Over Kougars

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 11, 2023

COD's women's volleyball played the Kishwaukee College Kougars on Sept. 8. Taking advantage of their home court familiarity, the Chaps took the game with a 3-0, raising their record 8-6. The final...

COD women’s soccer team celebrate after freshman Adamaris Lara scored her first goal.

Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Ties Game with Spectacular Last Minute Goal

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 11, 2023

Down by two in the first half, the women's soccer team came back strong with three game-changing goals, ending the game 3-3. To read more about the exciting game, check out our sports coverage article....

Freshman punt returner Madixx Morris makes a 67-yard return leading to a touchdown by sophomore quarterback Robert Brazziel.

Photo Gallery: First Football Home Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 11, 2023

COD football had their first home game of the season on Sept. 9. Riding off of the division win from last year, the Chaparrals swept the scoreboard, beating Hocking College 45-0. The Chaps remain undefeated...

The men’s cross-country team sprints from the starting line. They placed fifth out of nine teams with 123 points.

Photo Gallery: Cross Country Runners Win Fifth at Spartan Classic

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 11, 2023

COD men’s and women’s cross country competed at the Spartan Classic hosted by Aurora University on Sept. 9 at Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course in Geneva, IL. The women’s team competed...

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[Photo] Faculty Burnout and Student Stress: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor • September 11, 2023

Counseling and Advising Services office, with "mental health matters" sign

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[Photo] COD Men’s Soccer Falls to Carl Sandburg College

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • September 11, 2023

Sophomore forward Jibriel Gedo kicks the ball back to keep possession.

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[Photo] COD Football Knocks Out the Hawks

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • September 11, 2023

Freshman kicker Christian Casillas scored seven points.

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[Photo] Women’s Soccer Comes Back to Tie Against Hawks in Second Half Thriller

Adam Belmares, Sports Writer • September 11, 2023

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[Photo] COD Women’s Volleyball Shuts Out Kishwaukee College

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • September 9, 2023

Sophomore defensive specialist Abigail Alonzo makes an underhand receive. She scored one service ace and made eight digs.

Members of the women’s cross country team high five before the race.

Photo Gallery: Chaps Cross Country at Lewis

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 4, 2023

COD men and women’s cross country teams competed at the Flyer/Flames Challenge at Lewis University on Sept. 1 at 6:00 p.m. With three runners competing, the women’s team raced the four kilometer...

Sophomore Anna Odissho scores a penalty kick.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Women’s Soccer Lose First Home Game

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 4, 2023

Chaparral women's soccer played Governors State Jaguars on Aug. 27. The Chaps faced the Jaguar's JV team and lost the game 6-3. They left with their record being 0-2. For more information, check...

Freshman midfielder Joseph Kim runs with the ball.

Photo Gallery: Chaparral Men’s Soccer

Rachel Wagner, Photographer • September 4, 2023

Chaparral's Men's Soccer had their first home game this season against Governors State JV on Aug. 27. The Chaps recorded 22 shots on goal while Governors State only had 10. Regardless, COD tied with...

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[Photo] Women’s Soccer Falls to the Jaguars

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer • August 30, 2023

Freshman goalkeeper Caitlin Yurkovich makes a diving save to keep the Jaguars from gaining a bigger lead. R

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